This abandoned artificial island off the coast of New York City is now home to dozens of harbor seals.

This humble historic facade hides a history of boozing and the gentlemanly sport of rat-fighting.

How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.

Shop while you wait for a table in this tiny Indonesian eatery within a mini-mart.

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

A Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn.

A century-old magnolia tree is the only living landmark tree in New York City.

Victorian-era Egyptomania left its mark on this Nashville landmark.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

This award-winning men's bathroom was just too beautiful to not allow women to see.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

The best way to get a sneak peek at the movies.

This 19th-century clock has been restored to help withstand the harsh environment of its seaside home.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.

What was once a vast naval cemetery is now home to nesting birds and pollinating bees.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists.

Nine nice parcels of land along a flight path offer a quiet respite... until a plane soars overhead.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.